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scoundrelly

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scoun·drel  (skoundrl)
n.
A villain; a rogue.
[Origin unknown.]
scoundrel·ly adj.
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Adj.1.scoundrelly - lacking principles or scruples; "the rascally rabble"; "the tyranny of a scoundrelly aristocracy" - W.M. Thackaray; "the captain was set adrift by his roguish crew"
blackguardly, rascally, roguish
dishonest, dishonorable - deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
Translations
scoundrelly (o.f.) [ˈskaʊndrəlɪ] ADJ → canallesco, vil
scoundrelly
adj (dated) → schurkisch


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One party, to which Katavasov belonged, saw in the opposite party a scoundrelly betrayal and treachery, while the opposite party saw in them childishness and lack of respect for the authorities.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
And besides, the companies were thieves, people said--had stolen all their franchises with the help of scoundrelly politicians!
The Jungle by Sinclair, Upton View in context
After a moment of silent contemplation, I was beginning to comment on its beauties and peculiarities, when, playfully pressing the hand he still retained within his arm, he interrupted me with, - 'Never mind the picture: it was not for that I brought you here; it was to get you away from that scoundrelly old profligate yonder, who is looking as if he would like to challenge me for the affront.
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Bronte, Anne View in context
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